1997 Toyota Camry structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 toyota camry traveling at or about 30 mph struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel…”
filed Jan 4, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side sun visors were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
filed Aug 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 22 | 16% |
| 2024 Camry | 11 | 24% |
| 2023 Camry | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Camry | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Camry | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 Camry | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 Camry | 19 | 11% |
| 2015 Camry | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.